fossil fuel
noun
: a fuel (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) formed in the earth from plant or animal remains
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oil and other fossil fuels
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In the last 10 years, in most places in the world, this changed from fossil fuels being cheaper.
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Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit contends that if not for the conspiracy, Michigan would be further along in transitioning away from fossil fuels and toward a greener economy, residents would be driving more EV vehicles and the United States wouldn't be playing catch-up to China in new energy technologies.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Together, wind and solar hit 30% of EU electricity generation, edging out fossil fuels at 29%.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The fossil fuel industry has long complained that it's been targeted by Democrats.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
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Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit contends that if not for the conspiracy, Michigan would be further along in transitioning away from fossil fuels and toward a greener economy, residents would be driving more EV vehicles and the United States wouldn't be playing catch-up to China in new energy technologies.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Together, wind and solar hit 30% of EU electricity generation, edging out fossil fuels at 29%.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The fossil fuel industry has long complained that it's been targeted by Democrats.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Fossil fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fossil%20fuel. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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